World Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Saudi Arabia has launched a charm offensive of princes to woo U.S. businesses into the Kingdom. On the heels of a high-profile visit of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to the United States, his relative prince Khaled bin Alwaleed is in New York promoting a project he’s launching in Saudi Arabia with National Geographic: an animated aquarium. National Geographic’s Encounter: Ocean Odyssey, which employed award-winning artists to create an interactive experience so visitors feel like they’re walking through the natural habitats of marine life, only opened its doors in New York in October. But now it’s teaming up with Saudi Arabia’s Entertainment Authority and Prince Khaled’s venture capital firm to bring an even bigger version to Riyadh in 2019. The installations of floating manatees and stingrays, created by the same artists who designed the dragons for Game of Thrones, seem like the … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia’s Vegan Prince Will Bring an Animated Aquarium to Riyadh As the Kingdom Tries to Modernize
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Prince of Wales in Willesden Lane to re-open as ‘sophisticated’ Kilburn Arms this weekend
PUBLISHED: 15:33 03 April 2018 James Morris The Kilburn Arms, formerly the Prince of Wales, is opening in Willesden Lane this weekend. Picture: Star Pubs and Bars Archant A Kilburn pub will re-open this weekend – and will also contain an artisan fish ‘n’ chip shop. The former Prince of Wales, in Willesden Lane, is opening as the Kilburn Arms after an eight-week £750,000 refurb. Star Pubs and Bars, which took over the pub, explained what all the cash has been spent on. It gushed: “Residents will be delighted to see that the outside of the pub has been repainted in sophisticated grey and white colours with new signage and lighting. The outside seating area has also been enhanced with decking and planting.” It reckons the Kilburn Arms is going to resemble a traditional English inn with “classic William and Morris style wallpaper”. The boozer, meanwhile, will be like a “gentleman’s club with button back leather … [Read more...] about Prince of Wales in Willesden Lane to re-open as ‘sophisticated’ Kilburn Arms this weekend
Islington and Holloway firefighters and Pearly King and Prince of Finsbury awarded freedom of Islington
PUBLISHED: 14:30 16 March 2018 | UPDATED: 15:46 16 March 2018 Ramzy Alwakeel Firefighters from Islington and Holloway stations, who were awarded the freedom of the borough last night. Picture: Em Fitzgerald Em Fitzgerald The heroic Islington firefighters who rescued Angel flood victims joined the Pearly King and Prince of Finsbury to be given the freedom of the borough last night. Firefighters from Islington and Holloway stations, who were awarded the freedom of the borough last night. Picture: Em Fitzgerald Some two dozen firefighters and officers from Islington and Holloway stood beside John and Darren Walters at a special town hall meeting to be given the ceremonial honour – which, according to council leader Richard Watts, means they can drive sheep over Islington Green should they find the time (or the sheep). An Islington spokesman could not immediately confirm whether or not this had been a wind-up. Some of the firefighters who packed out the chamber had been … [Read more...] about Islington and Holloway firefighters and Pearly King and Prince of Finsbury awarded freedom of Islington
Palestinian Terror Groups Criticize Saudi Crown Prince Over Israel Remarks
The Times of Israel reports: Palestinian terror groups on Wednesday accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of paving the way for “normalization” between the Arab countries and Israel. Salman, in an interview published Monday, recognized Israel’s right to exist and extolled the prospect of future diplomatic relations between his kingdom and the Jewish state. His remarks, which have enraged many Palestinians and Arabs, were made during an interview with The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg.Asked whether he believes “the Jewish people have a right to a nation-state in at least part of their ancestral homeland,” he replied: “I believe that each people, anywhere, has a right to live in their peaceful nation. I believe the Palestinians and the Israelis have the right to have their own land.” Read more here. … [Read more...] about Palestinian Terror Groups Criticize Saudi Crown Prince Over Israel Remarks
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia buys out Four Seasons in East Palo Alto for visit
EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) -- This past weekend, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia stopped traffic and turned heads on his trip to Seattle. Now, he's in the Bay Area, and apparently staying at the Four Seasons in East Palo Alto to talk with Silicon Valley's biggest hitters.The last remaining guests were checked out of the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto. Some hadn't planned to leave so soon. ABC7 News has learned the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman bought out the entire hotel for the next six nights.Hotel staff told ABC7 News off camera that guests have been relocated to neighboring hotels or other Four Seasons properties.The hotel was given short notice of the royal visit from the U.S. State Department, just last week.Those who work near the hotel have been warned to watch out for motorcades."There's a prince who purchased the hotel for the whole week," said investment banker Anu Deshpande. "I think that's amazing -- over the top -- but amazing." The crown … [Read more...] about Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia buys out Four Seasons in East Palo Alto for visit